Awareness

In this month’s reflection episode of Stay Grounded, Raj explores the themes of self-trust, self-healing, and stepping into your highest potential. 

 

Key insights:

 

– Shift your relationship with uncertainty and mortality. Confronting grief allows you to fearlessly embrace change.

– Rejection stems from inner self-abandonment. Heal these wounds to transform outer experiences. Redirect into self-love.  

– Keep asking if your choices signal trusting the universe’s support. This surrender allows life’s harmony to flow through you.

– Master awareness with ruthless honesty. Name ego/resistance then lean into emotional discomfort. This builds confidence. 

– Continually uncover your wholeness through inner work. It’s an infinite art project of self-discovery and actualization.  

– Lead with curiosity, not judgment about your past. This leads to growth and rewriting limiting stories.

 

Raj shares his lessons around standing confidently in faith by shifting his relationship with control, fully grieving losses, healing childhood rejection wounds, and boldly trusting the unfolding of life’s plan.

He also speaks candidly about preparing for a 10 day silent meditation retreat with the intention to access assurance and wholeness from within, no matter the external circumstances. 

As always, Raj inspires us to bravely step into unknown growth territory in order to uncover the certainty and composure on the other side.

 

Timestamps:

 

0:00 – Introduction

5:20 – Reflecting on personal growth over the past year

8:40 – Discussing the importance of surrendering and trusting the universe

12:30 – Shifting relationship with mortality and loss

23:36 – Facing rejection and failure as forms of “ego death”

27:11 – Communicating with and understanding the inner child self

33:18 – The role of others in calling out unhelpful mindsets/behaviors

37:06 – Rediscovering the self in midlife

44:42 – Pride in personal growth and evolution

48:38 – Preparing to sit with discomfort and the “nothingness”

49:37 – Removing self from manifestation equation

53:06 – Following life’s flow and aliveness

 

Connect with Raj:

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iTunes

Spotify

YouTube

Legal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your health treatment or lifestyle.

 

This week’s guest on Stay Grounded is Ryan Allis, serial entrepreneur, author of the new book “Magic Year,” and founder of Hive, a global community of over 3000 purpose-driven leaders and entrepreneurs collaborating to create a better world

Ryan has dedicated his life to finding inner happiness, optimal health, and meaning. After building and selling his first company for $170 million in his twenties, Ryan embarked on a 12-year adventure across 40 countries. On this journey of self-discovery, he explored everything from Burning Man to ayahuasca, vipassana meditation to biohacking. 

Out of this exploration emerged Ryan’s mission – to empower people to design the life of their dreams and make a positive impact. He distilled his learnings into the principles in his latest book, Magic Year: A Book of Joy. Magic Year promises readers they can transform their lives in just 12 months by following Ryan’s guidance across all areas – purpose, goals, habits, relationships, love, sex, money, happiness, health, family, and more. 

Key Topics Discussed:

• The 3 books Ryan’s mom gave him at age 16 that changed his life
• Why Ryan wrote his book The Magic Year for his son to read at age 15
• The power of playfulness and levity when creating a life you love
• Ryan’s litmus test for decision-making
• The value of suffering in personal growth and awakening
• Ryan’s view that the deepest truth of the world is love and we’re all singing one song
• How the birth of Ryan’s son Apollo inspired him to “get his act together”
• The magic morning routine that helped Ryan lose 50 pounds in The Magic Year
• Reincarnation and the everlasting nature of the soul and spirit

If you’re searching for more meaning, joy, and inspiration in your life, don’t miss this soul-nourishing conversation with Ryan Allis. Tune into this episode to hear Ryan’s uplifting philosophy on aligning your life with your soul’s purpose and embracing the cosmic joke through playfulness and love.

Timestamps:

3:00 – The Art Of The Transition

10:00 – Working toward creating a better world

13:00 – Three books that changed Ryan’s life

14:30 – The role of death

22:00 – Waking up to the play of life

30:00 – The role of fear

34:30 – Magic Year and getting back to your true self

40:00 – How Ryan Stays Grounded

 

Connect with Ryan:

Magicyear.com – Ryan’s online course
Brotherhoodmen.com – Ryan’s new men’s group
Instagram

 

Connect with Raj:

Website
Instagram
iTunes
Spotify
YouTube

 

Legal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your health treatment or lifestyle.

 

In this episode of Stay Grounded, my guest is Amish Shah, a serial entrepreneur, and a passionate producer of a new documentary  – The Natural Law – a powerful film that highlights the healing power of Ayurveda. 

After crashing and burning out as a serial entrepreneur, he became incredibly ill and battled serious health issues for over a decade. His failure within the conventional medical system led him to India in search for holistic ways of healing, which is where he stumbled into Ayurveda. 

Amish studied Ayurveda intensely, met with global experts, and began applying its teachings. He experienced a gentle yet profoundly transformative healing crisis. Finally his symptoms resolved and he felt better than ever – with many friends saying he looked like he was aging backwards.

In this episode, Amish breaks down what Ayurveda is, how to get the most out of this ancient technology, and what could be possible for your health by incorporating a more holistic approach.

Key topics discussed:

• Amish Shah shares his story of how he discovered Ayurveda, the ancient science of life, and how it helped him heal from chronic health issues.
  
• Amish explains the basics of Ayurveda, such as the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha), the five elements (Ether, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth), and the importance of balance and harmony in the body and mind.

• Amish talks about his documentary film, The Natural Law, which showcases the benefits of Ayurveda for various conditions, such as cancer, thyroid, autism, ADHD, and more.

• Amish reveals his morning ritual that helps him stay grounded and focused every day, which includes gratitude, tongue scraping, oil pulling, massage, exercise, meditation, and breath work.

• Amish discusses the role of community in healing and how he created a platform called Liberate to connect people with holistic practitioners and modalities.

Consider this podcast as “Ayurveda for Dummies.” When I began recording this episode, I knew nothing about Ayurveda and left feeling empowered to take my first steps. I hope this episode empowers you with the information you need to explore its potential in your own life. 

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction

4:30 – Amish’s Story

8:00 – Ayervadic Sciences

13:00 – Amish’s Rock Bottom

16:00 – The 5 Elements and 3 Doshas

25:00 – The Hero’s Journey

27:00 – Your Body Digests Everything

30:00 – Finding the root cause

33:00 – Working with western and eastern medicine

43:00 – Health is an initiation

51:00 – How Amish Stays Grounded

Resources and tools mentioned in this podcast:

• The Surrender Experiment by Michael A. Singer
• The Natural Law (Amish Shah’s documentary)
• Ayurveda
• Panchakarma (Ayurvedic detox therapy)
• Genetic testing
• Epigenetic testing

Connect with Amish:

Website

Connect with Raj:

Website
Instagram
iTunes
Spotify
YouTube

Legal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your health treatment or lifestyle.

In this episode of Stay Grounded, my dear friend Paul Hutchinson joins me for an in-depth conversation about the path to forgiveness and spiritual freedom. 

Paul Hutchinson is a successful entrepreneur, a humanitarian, and a filmmaker. He co-founded Bridge Investment Group Partners, a public company on the NYSE, and produced the film “Sound of Freedom”, which tells the true story of a child trafficking rescue mission in Colombia that he was part of. He also founded the Child Liberation Foundation, which has freed over 5,000 children from trafficking in 15 countries. Paul has been honored with many awards, such as the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, the International Medal of Freedom, and the Race Award from Harvard Business School. 

Paul shares his incredible story of ego to purpose, from building a multi-billion dollar company to leading covert rescue missions and putting his life on the line to save innocent children. He discusses the power of cultivating unwavering faith and conviction in humanity, even in the darkest places.

Key Topics Covered:

• The meaning of true forgiveness and how it differs from conventional ideas of forgiveness
• Why forgiving yourself is the first step before you can forgive others
• How hurt people often hurt others, but compassion can help break cycles of pain
• The importance of unconditional love and seeing the humanity in everyone
• Releasing judgment and embracing your own and others’ divine nature
• The illusion of separation and remembering we are all one
• Using “spiritual activism” to create positive change through love not fear
• The power of unwavering faith and connection to God/source/higher self
• Practical tips for cultivating forgiveness, faith, conviction, and remembrance in daily life
• Paul’s incredible story of transformation and his mission to liberate trafficked children

In this talk, we uncover how forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves to release resentment and pain, the power of cultivating unconditional love and faith, and how remembering our divine nature allows us to fully forgive ourselves and others.

Connect with Paul:

Website
Liberatechildren.org

Liberatinghumanity.com

Sound of Freedom (Paul Hutchinson Executive Producer)

Connect with Raj:

Website

Instagram

iTunes

Spotify

YouTube

Legal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle.

 

In this monthly reflection episode of Stay Grounded, Raj shares his journey towards “emotional sobriety” and liberating himself from destructive mind patterns. He discusses implementing practices like mindfulness, connecting to his body’s wisdom, and aligning with his unique inner “prayer” or purpose. Raj explains how emotional sobriety opened him to profound awareness around his codependent patterns and propensity to self-abandon in relationships. He advocates tuning into nature’s frequency and trusting life’s flow. Raj believes we are living in a time of profound opportunity and there has never been a more important time to connect deeply with compassion for our fellow neighbor.

Timestamps: 

0:00 – Intro

3:00 – Summarizing October  

5:00 – Energy gets trapped in your body 

8:30 – Finding an addiction to chaos 

11:00 – Practicing emotional sobriety 

16:00 – The slow life 

25:00 – Being in right relationship with self 

31:00 – Different types of safety 

38:00 – Awareness and looking 

46:00 – Waking up into more love 

 

Connect with Raj:

Website

Instagram

iTunes

Spotify

YouTube

 

Legal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity for any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle.

 

In this week’s episode, we explore the healing power of unconditional love with Executive Life and Business Coach Ryan Matsumori.

With over 10 years of experience as a transformational life coach, Ryan Matsumori has an in-depth understanding of human relationships and personal growth. As a Professional Certified Coach recognized by the International Coaching Federation, Ryan has supported over 500 clients in developing self-love, confidence, and clarity within themselves. Having walked his own journey to embrace vulnerability and listen to his heart after a difficult divorce, Ryan is adept at guiding others to break free of limiting beliefs and conditioning to live a life aligned with their truths.

Some key insights from Ryan:

• Unconditional love provides the safety for us to be vulnerable and express all parts of ourselves without fear of judgment. This allows us to be grounded in our most authentic selves.
• When we focus on our own self-judgment, we disconnect from both ourselves and others. But being intimate with all aspects of ourselves is crucial for alignment.
• The mind often projects limiting beliefs based on past experiences. But the wisdom of the heart can guide us to create a different future aligned with our truths.
• Going through intense hardship cracked open Ryan’s constructs and allowed him to finally listen to his heart’s wisdom. We often need trauma to prompt our awakening.
• Simple practices like conscious breathing, shaking, and bounding can regulate our nervous system and bring our bodies into a state of safety and grounding.

This heart-opening discussion is a reminder that love – for ourselves, others, and the universe – is always available if we allow ourselves to access it by breaking free of limiting beliefs. When we trust we are unconditionally loved, we gain the courage to live fully as our truest selves.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro 

3:00 – Having Authentic Conversations

7:00 – Learning to be present with ourselves.

10:00 – What Is Self Judgement?

15:00 – Creating safety

24:45 – Out of the head, into the body.

33:00 – Becoming aware of your limiting beliefs

42:00 – Moving into the heart

Connect with Ryan:

Email

Facebook

Connect with Raj:

Website

Instagram

iTunes

Spotify

YouTube

Tools mentioned in this episode:

• Brag Book: ​​A simple way to compile all your excellent feedback or the impact you created
• Shaking and bouncing for nervous system regulation
• Hand on heart, conscious breathing practice
• Getting out of head and into body
• Exploring the mind, heart, gut perspectives
• Unconditional love and presence

If you are on the path of emotional healing and self-discovery and would like to know how Liber8 can support your journey, head to www.rajjana.com/liber8.

Legal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle.